The auto-enthusiasts in the United States and other parts of North America are eagerly waiting for the next generation of the Toyota 4Runner. The Toyota 4Runenr is a well-known SUV in the American market that is known for its off-road prowess and its old-school charm. But it has not received a major update for a long time. However, the rumours of the new generation 4Runner have been there for a while.
You can expect the 6th generation of the Toyota 4Runner hit the market by the 2025 model year of the SUV. But the fans of the 4Runner got excited to see a render of the next generation 4Runner by a website called 4Runner6G.com. The website cited the renders from a credible insider.
Familiar yet different
Looking at the unofficial renders of the new Toyota 4Runner, you notice the front end has some new design aspects while maintaining familiarity with the existing design. Those who remember the recently launched new-generation Toyota Tacoma will relate to the design. The front grille of the 4Runner follows the same inspiration as it displays a large grill flanked by prominent pillars on the fascia. Toyota has tried to add more ruggedness to the vehicle with a redesigned lower intake and skid plates. When you take a look at the overall front design, it looks quite good if you liked the design of the current generation of the 4Runner. You can check out more on the differences between the current and next-generation Toyota 4Runner here.
More SUV-like stance
To solidify its stance as an old-school SUV, Toyota has decided to get rid of the forward-angled C-pillar and rearmost side windows this time at least based on the leaked renders. Instead, as per the renders, Toyota has decided to go with a more upright and boxy design this time. It remains quite a subjective choice if you like it or not. However, based on the theme of a traditional SUV, the design looks quite reasonable. Those who liked the sleeker appearance of the current generation model will be slightly disappointed. Read more on why the next generation Toyota 4Runner needs to be on your list.
Likely to drop the V6 engine
The engine options of the 6th generation of the Toyota 4Runner are the most controversial thing about the SUV. According to the rumours, Toyota has decided to eliminate the V6 engine option with the next generation of the SUV. No reason to be excited though as Toyota is not going to add more cylinders to the engine. Instead, Toyota is planning to reduce two cylinders from the engine. You can see a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine under the hood of the car. However, Toyota might tune the engine differently to offer more variations in their powertrain. It might be concerning for those who were expecting even more powerful V6 engine options with the top 10 reasons to get pumped for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner new generation car. But if you do not care about the number of cylinders in the engine and trust Toyota's engineering, here are top 10 reasons to get pumped for the 2024 Toyota 4Runner.
Conclusion
Toyota has remained silent on the release date of the next generation Toyota 4Runner as of now. There is no official information on when the 6th generation 4Runner will hit the road. However, if you have been following the auto industry in recent years, you can see Toyota slowly updating its lineup. They have recently updated their popular models like the Tacoma, RAV4, Sequoia, and Grand Highlander. The Toyota 4Runenr has not received any major update for a long time which has made it outdated compared to its more modern rivals. Considering all these factors and the rumours, the 6th generation Toyota 4Runner is most likely to hit the road as a 2025 model year car. Stay tuned for more updates on the next-generation Toyota 4Runner.
